Bark in Park attracts 1,000 attendees

Just give me a shelter fundraising event at a park on a glorious spring day with more than 1,000 attendees, burgers on the grill and dogs everywhere you look, and I'm happy. So was the scene at Bark in the Park at Verkeerderkill Town Park in Pine Bush June 15.

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By Mary Esparra

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By Mary Esparra

Posted Jun. 27, 2013 at 2:00 AM

By Mary Esparra

Posted Jun. 27, 2013 at 2:00 AM

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Just give me a shelter fundraising event at a park on a glorious spring day with more than 1,000 attendees, burgers on the grill and dogs everywhere you look, and I'm happy. So was the scene at Bark in the Park at Verkeerderkill Town Park in Pine Bush June 15.

In its fifth year, the event was sponsored by the Pampered Pet of Pine Bush to benefit the Humane Society of Walden.

Although Pampered Pet owner Terry Scott had been grooming HSW pets for 20 years, she wanted to do more for the shelter. In its first four years, Bark in the Park raised $11,000 through the sale of food, T-shirts, vendor space and donations.

Among the features were a petting zoo, pony rides, music, 4-H displays, music by WRWD radion station 107.3 and 99.3 FM and 1230 AM, a rabies clinic and pet adoption. The community and canine spirit was joyous and inspiring.

"The Humane Society of Walden extends many thanks to Terry Scott of the Pampered Pet for all of her hard work in organizing the fundraiser, which raised $4,000 for the shelter," said Jean Buckley, HSW president.

"We especially need funding at this time to care for the more than 60 kittens we took in May alone and are projecting the same amount for June. They are cared for in the shelter and spread over six foster homes. All will receive testing, rabies and distemper inoculations, spay/neuter appointments and necessary veterinary care as they become available for adoption."